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The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, except for southern Florida, where the climate borders on tropical and the Florida Keys, which have a tropical climate. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for “Flowery Easter,” referring to the Easter season). Florida’s economy relies heavily on tourism. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama. It is near the countries of the Caribbean, particularly the Bahamas and Cuba. Florida’s extensive coastline made it a perceived target during World War II, so the government built airstrips all around the state. Today approximately 400 airports are still in service due to the coastal geography of the state. Florida is one of the largest states east of the Mississippi. Only Alaska and Michigan are larger in water area.
At 345 feet (105 m) above mean sea level, Britton Hill is the highest point in Florida and the lowest highpoint of any U.S. state. Contrary to popular belief, however, Florida is not entirely “flat.” Some places, such as Clearwater, feature vistas that rise 50 to 100 feet (15–30 m) above the water. Much of the interior of Florida, typically 25 miles (40 km) or more away from the coastline, features hills with elevations ranging from 100 to 250 feet (30–76 m) in many locations. Lake County holds the highest point of peninsular Florida, Sugarloaf Mountain, at 312 feet (95 m).

 

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Local News from Florida Today via Yahoo! News

Brevard school board backs lower tax rate

Jul 30, 2010 2:54 pm

VIERA The Brevard County School Board tentatively approved a tax rate Thursday that lowers property taxes for the 2010-2011 school year.

 

KSC's Cabana sees space center comeback

Jul 30, 2010 11:25 am

TITUSVILLE The Kennedy Space Center, expected to see its last shuttle launch next year, faces some wrenching changes ahead. But the center and Brevard County have weathered this before and thrived, K...

 

Rent-to-read idea takes off at colleges

Jul 30, 2010 11:25 am

You will be redirected to the page you want to view in seconds. Stephanie Ednie is used to spending about $600 per semester on textbooks for classes at Brevard Community College and then getting stuck...

 

Stargazing: Planets pile up for solar race

Jul 30, 2010 11:24 am

The pile-up of planets in the western sky will add some drama to the slow progress of the heavenly bodies around the solar system. Mars is within two degrees of Saturn tonight, and will draw away as i...

 

Crew leaps to safety as boat burns in Indian River | VIDEO

Jul 30, 2010 6:10 am

ROCKLEDGE En route to Louisiana, a recently purchased shrimp boat went up in flames Thursday morning, sending its two occupants leaping into the Indian River as the vessel drifted to shore as a burne...

 

Parched Brevard tops state drought list

Jul 30, 2010 6:10 am

In the past 30 years, Eric Brown has seen his share of brown lawns on the Space Coast -- especially in May, when Florida's dry season peaks. But not in June and July, months typically beset by afterno...

 

Cocoa's search for body goes on

Jul 30, 2010 6:10 am

The search for the remains of a missing 22-year-old Bahamian student will continue into early next week at the site where an inmate indicated her body could be buried.

 

Sebastian Inlet District wants answer on elections

Jul 30, 2010 6:09 am

The Sebastian Inlet District asked the Florida Secretary of State and the Attorney General to weigh in on whether its elections should be in August or November.

 

Bacteria advisory out at Cocoa Beach Pier

Jul 30, 2010 6:09 am

COCOA BEACH Brevard County health officials plan to once again post an advisory at Cocoa Beach Pier, warning swimmers of high bacteria levels in the surf.

 

FCAT 'anomalies' concern schools superintendent Binggeli

Jul 29, 2010 12:09 pm

Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Brian Binggeli joined his counterparts from across the state in expressing concern over this year's FCAT results.

 
 

Local News from Miami Herald via Yahoo! News

More restaurants add `Miami Spice' to the menu

Jul 30, 2010 2:59 am

When the economy was booming, some of Miami's higher-end restaurants didn't see the benefit of Miami Spice's discount dining. Others participated but didn't readily promote the menu. They saw no need ...

 

Miami Dolphins' key offensive players have lofty goals as training camp arrives

Jul 29, 2010 7:02 pm

As Dolphins training camp commences, Ronnie Brown, Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne will look to take the next step in their pro careers.

 

Miami Commission approves skyscraper-size billboards

Jul 29, 2010 6:20 pm

Miami commissioners passed one of the most controversial zoning issues in years Thursday, when they voted to allow developer Mark Siffin to erect a pair of electronic signs almost 500 feet high that w...

 

Hugo Chvez putting Colombia `peace' on the table

Jul 29, 2010 3:35 am

Over the last week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chvez has broken diplomatic ties with Colombia, warned his nation to prepare for an invasion and threatened to stop crucial oil exports to the United Stat...

 

Big rush for lobsters during miniseason -- but few reach catch limit

Jul 29, 2010 2:29 am

Calm seas and sunny skies may have spurred a heavy turnout for Wednesday's opener of the two-day statewide lobster recreational miniseason in South Florida. But the balmy weather apparently did nothin...

 

Ex-Florida GOP chief Jim Greer in jail: confused, defiant

Jul 29, 2010 2:17 am

On the day Jim Greer was jailed for alleged fraud, the former Republican Party of Florida chairman found himself in a strange world as he scrambled to find a bail bondsmen, his lawyer, a suit for his ...

 

Law enforcement out in force for Florida's lobster miniseason

Jul 28, 2010 11:37 am

Lobster hunters diving for dinner will have plenty of company on South Florida waters during the two-day miniseason Wednesday and Thursday -- hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement offic...

 

South Florida's sidewalk debate: To pave or not?

Jul 28, 2010 3:12 am

If Ann McMaster wanted to stroll the two blocks from the Pinecrest Community Center to her home on Southwest 60th Avenue, she would first take the sidewalk. But as soon as she'd turn the corner to 60t...

 

Will president take a swim during visit to Gulf Coast?

Jul 28, 2010 3:07 am

When the first lady visited Florida's Gulf Coast, she got her feet wet. Will the president dive in? Much may ride on President Barack Obama 's fondness for beaches and body surfing as he readies for n...

 

Mystery presidential candidates bring buzz to Haiti

Jul 28, 2010 2:59 am

The filing deadline for Haiti's presidential elections isn't until Aug. 7, but many of the potential contenders are playing coy about their plans and speculation about who will run is rampant.

 
 

Local News from FOX 30 Jacksonville via Yahoo! News

All Access: The heat is on for the first Jags training camp

Jul 30, 2010 3:24 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jags are on the field for their first practice of Training Camp.

 

Action News this Morning saves you money on school supplies

Jul 30, 2010 12:39 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., -- Our coupon expert details how you can get started saving money each week on groceries.

 

First Alert Weather Day For Heat

Jul 30, 2010 12:39 pm

Hot temperatures and high humidity will once again combine today to generate dangerously hot conditions across the area.

 

Amber Alert cancelled for missing girl

Jul 30, 2010 12:09 pm

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. -- An Amber Alert has been cancelled for six-year-old Karmen Barfield.

 

Rangel talks about ethics violations

Jul 30, 2010 11:39 am

WASHINGTON (AP) - New York Rep. Charles Rangel can expect a September trial before the House ethics committee, the same month he has a primary.

 

Smart phones are watching you

Jul 30, 2010 11:24 am

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Your smart phone could be spying on you.

 

1,200 homes under evacuation orders in LA County

Jul 30, 2010 10:39 am

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) - An out-of-control wildfire has burned through more than 7 square miles and forced hundreds of evacuations in the hills around Palmdale in northern Los Angeles County.

 

J-Lo close to deal for `American Idol'

Jul 30, 2010 10:09 am

NEW YORK (AP) - Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season and Jennifer Lopez is poised to step in.

 

YouTube boosts upload limit

Jul 30, 2010 10:09 am

NEW YORK (AP) - In case 10 minutes isn't enough to show off your guitar solo skills or Lady Gaga impersonation, YouTube has raised the limit it places on video...

 

71-year-old missing man found

Jul 30, 2010 7:54 am

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- A 71-year old St. Johns County man, who was reported missing Thursday, was located shortly before 2:00 a.m. this morning.

 
 

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